Partition construction



Sept. 30, 1952 J. B. CAMPBELL PARTITION CONSTRUCTION Filed 001'.. 8 1949 5 Sheets-Sheet 1 Sept. 30, 1952 J. B. CAMPBELL.

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' Sept. 30, 1952r J. B. CAMPBELL PARTITION CONSTRUCTION 3 sheets-sheet 5 Filed OGC. 8, 1949 JNVENTUR B nr4 MW B. H. PW E r3 JY B n M a T T under tension and being stressed against the opposed surfaces of the respective panel members 40 and 42. The flanges of the channel members are punched at suitable uniformly spaced intervals to receive the self-tapping screws 54 and the batten plates are punched at corresponding uniform intervals so that such fastenings may readily be inserted in aligned holes and drawn up to secure the respective parts in a secure, rigid manner. l

In Figures 5, 6, 6a and 7, are shown details of a. door frame, and the method of positioning such frame in the panel construction hereinabove described. Such door frame may be composed of a pair of channel stud-like members extending from the floor shoe to the cap of the partition, one such channel member being indicated as at 62. The door frame is further formed by additional vertical channel jamb members, one such being indicated as at 64, such members extending tothe door transom formed of a pair of channel members 66 and 68 extending between the spaced channel members 62. The channel members 62, 64, 66 and 68 may be welded at points of abutment such as 10 and 12 and at suitable intervals along their coextensive lengths as at 14 and 16. Suitable Z- members 18, 80 and 82 adapted to receive a hinged door, not shown, are secured to the channel members 64 and 66 by screws 84, the Z `members being preferably mitered as at 86 at the upper corners.

Cambered battens 48 and 50 on opposite sides of the partition having uniformly spaced punched holes arranged on a center line are secured to the members 62 by self-tapping screws extending into corresponding uniformly spaced apertures 63 in the members 32, such battens extending over and neatly covering the adjoining members 62 and 84, and overlying the adjacent panel such as 49 on the right, or an adjacent window frame and upper and lower panels 4 I 43 and 05, respectively, on the left in the panel section 30, as will hereinafter appear. The batten 50 extends beneath the flange 19 of the Z member 18. Cambered battens 88 and 89 on opposite sides cover the transom channel members 66 and 68 and likewise overlie the panel 90 thereabove, the battens being secured tothe channel 68 by self-tapping screws 69 eX- tending through uniformly spaced punched holes in the respective parts, the holes in the channel 68fbeing indicated as at 1|.

The door frame may be rigidly secured to the oor. through angle irons 92 at either side of the door, the horizontal portion being positioned beneath the adjacent shoes, the shoes being suitably relievedas at 93. The vertical portion of the angle irons extends upward within the channel door frame jamb members 64, and are secured thereto by self-tapping screws projected through the respective Z joint jamb members 80 and 82 and the corresponding webs 94 of the channel members 64.

IWindow frames are formed from channel members butt welded at the corners to form a rectangular frame. vSuch frames are preferably of a length to correspond to a standard building panel width. y The vertical channel members 96 and 98 are disposed in opposite relation as shown in Figure 8 and abut at top and bottom similar channel members 91 and 99, likewise oppositely disposed, the` members being welded at vpoints |0I of abutment. .Y

Each frame is thereafter preferably positioned between spaced channel studs |00 and |02 with the vertical channels 96 and 98 extendingcoextensive therewith. Below and immediately above the frame are provided transverse channel members |04 extending from stud channel to stud channel, and therebelow and above are panels |05 and |01, to complete the panel section.

Cambered battens 48 and 50 are secured on opposite sides of the studs |00 and |02, the overlying edges being drawn into tight engagement with the channels and 98 of the frame, the ends of the top and bottom channel members |04, and the opposite surfaces contiguous to the edges of the panels |05 and |01. Such battens have uniformly spaced holes as previously described along their center line to receive selftapping screws in turn threaded into corresponding apertures in the studs |00 and |02. The frame members 96 and 98 are secured to the battens 48 and 50 by a plurality of self-tapping screws |08 inserted in holes drilled on the job. I-Iorizontally extending Cambered battens ||0. with uniformly spaced holes along the center line thereof, are secured by self-tapping screws extending into corresponding holes punched or drilled in the members |04. The battens ||0 and frame members 91 and 99 may be additionally drilled on the job and self-tapping screws ||2 inserted. While a, Asingle lower left hand corner of a window frame construction is shown in detail in Figure 12 for illustration, it will be understood that the frame is symmetrical about the horizontal and vertical axes, and the other corners therefore correspond.

Any standard glass fixture I I3 may be secured Within theY frame by suitable fastenings such as H4.

When a corner construction is desired, channel members |20 and |22 connected by an angle iron |24 by self-tapping screws |25, or other suitable members, are provided, the flanges of the channel members being punched as before at uniformly spaced points to receive self-tapping screws. Angle members or angle battens |28 and |30 suitably cambered as shown in dotted lines in Figure 9 and correspondingly punched for screws |26, extend over the adjoining panel |32 on the one hand, as shown, and a window frame |34 and panels |36 and |38 therebelow and above on the other. In the latter case, additional fastening means inthe form of self-tapping screws |39 inserted in holes drilled on the job are utilized tosecure the frame |34 in position with respect to the channel member |20, in the same manner as described in connection with the panel section 24 in Figures 8'and l2.

Where partitions intersect, as is shown in Figure 10, a channel member |40, having a wood block |42, is secured to the panel |44 as by screws |45 and cambered batten strips |46 and |43 are drawn tight against the intersecting abutting panel |50 by self-tapping screws |52. The partition construction may be of standard height, to accommodate, for example, 4 x 8 foot panels, and suitably capped, or the construction may extend to the ceiling in which case ceiling blocks corresponding to floor shoes 32 may be provided and camber strips similar tov56 and 58 secured to the ceiling blocks and utilized to secure the panels in alignment therewith.

Where capped partitions are desired, a cap construction shown in Figure 3 is preferably employed. In the arrangement shown, angle pieces |60 and |82 are secured by telescopic threaded members |64 at spaced intervals and carry a C channel crown member $5. The crown member is stiifened at joints and. at suitably spaced itervalslfby* an interior cfchannellmember |81: oppositly wdis'posedf VThe ea-ngllepi'ecesi-'are punched/'at'uniformly-spacedintervals td'recei-ve selftlireading -screwsf'' I 68% that-in*turnit extend into' slottedl openings;A -1 lli-and T2 #in thecrown andstiife'ning channel members, 1 respectively:

tight'juponthepanelsections, and-'thereafter tob drawn"^tiglit-to'tlie scrownfcha-nnell -Wllere-fanintersection such as shown in Figuresisfen-i counteredf'a"crowrrcjuncture member formed as a T, as at |14is:,provided.each.branch having the same cross section as the member |186. Each branch "-isbarrange'd in-ff abutting relation yto: ythe crown channels |66 as at |15.T1I'riteriorfchannels |61 are sozdisposed assitoftelescopetwithin and between-.the crown channelsand crown juncture member; branches to providarigid alignedmone struction... .Itwillb'e 'appreciatedlthat sucllu'nciurev members may take. various. forms, such'las ,a right anglelior a corner, or Ja .cross whereefo'ur wails intersect at right anglesgor. any other-,juncture desired,

Itwil'l appear from the foregoing that-all'vertical battens are alike, exceptI-at intersections and corners, and excepting for such additional holes as may fbezdri'lledforrthefrjob, and that all studs are formed alike. In practice, for a parttionfslightly. .over eight" feet, the...channel' studs willbe` Sifeet in lengtli, andpunched at. veleven 8 inch intervalsl The battens will'be correspondingly punched, but to abut the base or floor cover plates, and the cap angle pieces, such battens will bev approximately v7'8. All batteri members, Whether utilized at the corners or at intersections or below and above Window frames or upon a door transom, are preferably punched at the same intervals, so that the punchings will accurateh7 conform to the punchings in the flanges of the channel stud members, and other channel members. The channels will also be preferably punched along the web center line at the same intervals, so that studs may be assembled to angles, as in the corner construction of Figure 9, the angle likewise being uniformly punched along its length, or for attachment to a panel as in Figure 10, by the screws |45 positioned at uniformly7 spaced intervals.

Where uneven floors are encountered, the floor shoes and floor plates may be scribed and cut to compensate for such unevenness so that standard rectangular panels will always have their vertical edges adjoining studs in vertical relation. The arrangement described has been particularly adapted to the utilization of standard building construction panels measuring 4 feet by 8 feet, the adjacent studs being spaced a distance slightly greater than 4 feet to facilitate assembly. Where panel material of approximately inch or inch and an eighth thickness is employed, channels having outside dimensions of l1/8x11/8" and of approximately 11g" stock aiord ample rigidity and sufficient stock thickness for reception of selftapping screws. While the foregoing dimensions are merely given as illustrative of one practical solution, it will be readily appreciated that deviations may be made therefrom to suit conditions and materials.

Any particular material may be selected for the various parts, the battens and channels preferably being of steel or aluminum or other rigid material, some resiliency being required for the cambered members. While self-tapping screws have been referred to las a suitable fastening means; any-f'fotlier'vequivalentimay@r parent to thosei skilled "inf-tire art",freferenc wiif be had =to 1 the appended-1 claims for aladei-fiitinofitli'efli'mitsiofthelinventionfWhatiislclaimedfisti" i 1.? In a@ temporary partition' 'constructionr .ink

combination,"v an' upright channel i member-chave ingfaf-webfand parallel "side'' flanges iformingian open 1 side, Wall panelsl in substantial abuttingrelation" to said web and openfsides fand fliavingas'thickness: substantially theiffsa'me: asroutside width? :of said uweb, transverselyfcambered." ree.

silientff-,battena members.;extendirgczalong lengthxr of' -sai'd flangesl: andxdetachablyrsecured thereto along .the :length 'thereof.fwithutl'ieirscorrafv cave'fsidesagainst:said/flanges, sai'dbattenfmeinbers being. :thin strips fand extending.'l overt1 and engaging under pressure the opposed surfaces adjacent the abutting edges of adjacent panels of said Wall panels and being ilattened into broad surface contact by said surface engagement.

2. In a temporary partition construction, in combination, a stud having spaced parallel sides and of generally square configuration, panels in substantial abutting relation to said stud and having a thickness such that their side surfaces are substantially in alignment with the spaced parallel sides, cambered battens of a Width about three times the width of said stud positioned upon the opposite parallel sides of said studs and extending along the length thereof. means detachably securing said battens to said studs for drawing said battens into tight engagement With said parallel sides, said battens having their concave faces facing one another, and overlying said panels whereby to exert opposed pressure upon the opposite surfaces of said panels.

3. In a temporary partition construction, in combination, a substantially rectangular sectioned floor shoe extending lengthwise thereof, a channel sectioned stud extending upwardly therefrom, with its flanges substantially flush with the sides of said shoe, panels mounted on said shoe on either side of said stud and in substantial abutting relation to said stud, and elongated cambered batten members of a width about three times the width of the flanges of said stud extending along the length of said shoe, and said stud on opposite sides thereof and having about a third of the width of said members adjacent an edge thereof overlying said panels, with their concave faces facing one another, and detachable means acting along a center line of said cambered members for drawing said cambered members against said flanges and floor shoe sides whereby to flatten said batteri members by engagement of their marginal edges under pressure with said panels.

4. In a temporary partition construction, in

combination, 'door frame composed of spaced amb members and a connecting transom member, and stud members on the outside of said jamb members of a thickness the same as said jamb members, panels in substantial abutting relation `to said stud members and having a thickness approximately that of said stud members, and cambered battens extending along and detachably secured centrally thereof to said stud members, on opposite sides thereof, with their convex faces exposed, each of said batten members being of a Width about three times `the widthVV of said stud members and overlying on one side a jamb member and on the other side a panel and engagingjthe surfaces of said panel under compression, said battens being resiliently flattened by the securing thereof to said studs.

5. In a partition construction, in combination, a rectangular sectioned stud member, a panel in substantial abutting relation to one face of -saidstud and having surfaces substantially flush with the other opposed'faces of said stud, a substantially rectangular yWindow frame having a thickness substantially that of the Width of the remaining stud face and having one upright member in substantialabutting relation to said stud and said remaining face, a substantially rectangular panel substantially abutting a horizontal member ofsaid frame and the remaining face of said stud. cambered batten members of a width about three times the Width of said stud lextending along and detachably secured along their center lines to the opposed faces of said stud and overlying said first named panel on one side and said upright frame member and said second named panel on the other, and means securingy said batteri members to said upright member, the concave sides of said batteri members facing each other, said battens being resiliently attened on being detachably secured to the stud. f

JOSEPH B. CAMPBELL.

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